John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer

About Me:

hello. i am a human being. i do all sorts of things, including writing about entertainment, nightlife, film and people for the plain dealer, the newspaper in my hometown. i also write the "after dark" and "happy hour" columns and shoot photos for the paper. thank you for reading -- feel free to drop a line.

Phase two of the Flats East Bank project involves bringing residences, bars and eateries to the area just west of the first phase, which included the Ernst & Young building. (Photo by John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer)

The 20,000-square-foot location was initially seen as a nightlife anchor for the $750 million development, which brings a mix of residences and businesses to the banks of the Cuyahoga River. Toby Keith's has since been left in the dust, as construction crews put the finishing on bars and eateries that plan to open soon in the area. (Photo by John...

The 20,000-square-foot location was initially seen as a nightlife anchor for the $750 million development, which brings a mix of residences and businesses to the banks of the Cuyahoga River. Toby Keith's has since been left in the dust, as construction crews put the finishing on bars and eateries that plan to open soon in the area. (Photo by John...

Signed by the Cleveland Indians after the 1948 season, Minnie Minoso was the first Black Cuban in the major leagues. He played 17 seasons and had a standout career, hitting .298 and made seven All-Star teams. (Maltz Museum)

The exhibit -- which features countless items from the past, like this balls-and-strikes counter -- is organized by the National Museum of American Jewish History and is being shown for the first time outside of Philadelphia. (Maltz Museum)